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Billy and Cal Ripken are one of only four two-brother combinations in major league history to play second base/shortstop on the same club. The others are Garvin and Granny Hamner for the Philadelphia Phillies in 1945; the twins Eddie and Johnny O'Brien with the Pittsburgh Pirates in the mid-1950s, and Frank and Milt Bolling for the Detroit ...
They also hosted the New York-Penn League All-Star Game on August 18, 2015. [2] Leidos Field at Ripken Stadium was also used for the Cal Ripken World Series in 2003 and 2004, forcing the team to go on extended road trips, 20 or more games, during the youth competition. The Cal Ripken World Series moved across the street to Cal Sr.'s Yard in 2005.
The Kennewick National squad went 1-3 in its pool at the Cal Ripken Majors/70-foot tournament in Branson, Mo. After a 1-1 start, KN fell 6-4 to the host Branson team on Sunday, then lost 10-5 to ...
Aaron Judge (2017) was named MVP for the American League. [8] Many players named to a Topps All-Star Rookie team have also played in a Major League Baseball All-Star game. The most prolific All-Star was Cal Ripken Jr., who appeared on 19 All-Star rosters. [9] In 1995, 2001, and 2005, both Managers of the Year were former All-Star Rookie Team ...
Cal Ripken Jr. became the fourth shortstop in the history of Major League Baseball to have 30 home runs in one season and won the AL MVP award. Cal Ripken Jr. won the Gold Glove in 1991 after missing out in 1990 even though he set the single season record for both the fewest errors by a shortstop (3) and also the record for most total chances ...
— Cal Ripken, Jr. (@CalRipkenJr) January 31, 2024 Bringing in Ripken is a good way for a group of billionaires to endear themselves to the fan base, but the team's fans will obviously be wanting ...
The Orioles wore a number 7 patch on their sleeves all through the 1999 season to commemorate Ripken's contributions to the team. [40] A plaque hangs in the Orioles dugout at Oriole Park at Camden Yards to honor his long and distinguished career, and the Cal Ripken Collegiate Baseball League is named in his honor. [41]
The record for a National League player is held by Steve Garvey of the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres (1975–1983); Garvey's 1,207-game streak is less than half the length of Ripken's. Previous holders of the National League record include Billy Williams of the Chicago Cubs (1963–1970), Stan Musial of the St. Louis Cardinals (1952 ...